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A 12-night road trip covering the full Icelandic ring road, including the Golden Circle, South Coast, Westman Islands, East Fjords, and Myvatn, ending in Reykjavik.
An Iceland trip expert planned this 12-day route for a real client's August trip: Ring Road With Landmannalaugar and the Westman Islands. It passed our checks for daily driving, highland roads and season, which is why it is one of the 177 expert-built plans in our Iceland itineraries.
The day-by-day plan below has every stop, with photos and what to see. Duplicate it to set your own dates, change the pace or swap stops; the original stays as the expert wrote it.
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Arrival 9:40, shopping in Reykjavik, then driving towards Selfoss.
Full day Golden Circle tour.
Ferry to Westman Islands, RIB boat tour, return to Hella.
Highland day, F-road 224, guided or shuttle access recommended due to river crossings.
South coast drive towards Kirkjubaerklaustur.
Glacier activities.
Full day coastal drive.
Volcanic region.
Drive through northern regions.
Seal watching.
Lava cave visit.
Final day, departure from Keflavik.
Each stop below has a full guide on iceland-trip.com, our sister site written by the same team: how to get there, parking, seasons and what to expect.
Kerið Crater: The Golden Circle Volcanic LakeKerið is a 3,000-year-old volcanic crater you can actually walk into. Discover the geology, the vivid turquoise lake, and how to visit this Golden Circle highlight.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Selfoss: What to Do & How Long to Stay?Plan a visit to Selfoss in South Iceland: what to do, how long to stay, whether it works as a Golden Circle base, practical transport tips, and hotels.South Iceland · Read the guide
Þingvellir National Park: Parking, Walks & Visiting TipsVisiting Thingvellir National Park? Plan your Golden Circle stop with parking fees, walking routes, winter advice, and tips on how much time to allow.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Gullfoss WaterfallPlan your Gullfoss visit with parking advice, upper and lower viewpoints, winter access, suggested visiting time and nearby Golden Circle stops.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Geysir Geothermal AreaVisit Geysir and Strokkur on Iceland’s Golden Circle: understand the eruption intervals, paid parking, walking routes and nearby stops.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Friðheimar Tomato FarmVisit Friðheimar Tomato Farm: Dine in geothermal greenhouses, taste famous soup, and meet Icelandic horses. A Golden Circle must!Golden Circle · Read the guide
The Secret LagoonThe Secret Lagoon is Iceland's oldest pool (1891) and is naturally replacing its water every 24 hours. a rustic, low-key alternative to the busier Golden Circle spas.Golden Circle · Read the guide
Heimaey (Westman Islands)Discover Heimaey in Iceland's Westman Islands. Plan your ferry, find the best puffin viewpoints, hike Eldfell volcano and explore the island's attractions.South Iceland · Read the guideAlso on iceland-trip.com: Bláhylur (Hnausapollur) · Seljalandsfoss Waterfall · Merkurker canyon · Skógafoss · Dyrhólaey · Reynisfjara Black Sand Beach · Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon · Svínafellsjökull · Múlagljúfur Canyon · Fjallsárlón · Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon · Diamond Beach · Stokksnes / Vestrahorn · Djúpivogur · Hengifoss · Vök Baths · Stuðlagil Canyon · Goðafoss Waterfall in Iceland: Complete Visitor Guide · Things to Do in Akureyri: Attractions, Museums and Local Experiences · Inside the Volcano · Hraunfossar and Barnafoss: Visitor guide · Vidgelmir Lava Cave · Glymur Waterfall Hike · Hvammsvik Hot Spring · Reykjavik · Lake Myvatn
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